3.0.0 653 2023-03-22T18:49:22Z 2023-03-22T18:49:22Z Senate S S 2013-03-22 113 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2013-12-18T23:40:33Z Markup by 2013-12-18T19:15:04Z Referred to 2013-03-22T18:10:48Z To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia. 113 301 HR 2013-09-19 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Related bill CRS 2014-08-08 Became Public Law No: 113-161. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2014-08-08 Became Public Law No: 113-161. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2014-08-08 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2014-08-08 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2014-07-29 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2014-07-29 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2014-07-25 13:04:23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2014-07-25 13:04:17 On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H6837-6838) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 2014-07-25 13:04:17 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H6837-6838) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2014-07-25 13:04:14 Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6837-6838) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-07-25 13:03:58 Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider. Floor H30200 2 House floor actions 2014-07-14 21:12:49 Held at the desk. Floor H15000 2 House floor actions 2014-07-14 14:06:40 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2014-07-14 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2014-07-10 Senate Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4435-4436) Floor 2014-07-10 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4435-4436) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2014-07-10 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4435-4436) Floor 2013-12-18 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 268. Calendars 2013-12-18 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report. Committee 2013-12-18 Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. Without written report. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee 2013-12-18 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Committee 2013-03-22 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. IntroReferral 2013-03-22 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress B000575 Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] Roy Blunt R MO N L000261 Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] CARL LEVIN D MI MILTON 2013-03-22 True B001277 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Richard Blumenthal D CT 2013-03-22 True B001236 Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] John Boozman R AR 2013-05-06 False S000770 Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] Debbie Stabenow D MI 2013-05-06 False J000291 Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] Mike Johanns R NE 2013-05-14 False C000542 Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] DANIEL COATS R IN RAY 2013-05-15 False R000595 Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] Marco Rubio R FL 2013-05-22 False S001184 Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] Tim Scott R SC 2013-06-06 False C000880 Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] Mike Crapo R ID 2013-07-25 False C001035 Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] Susan Collins R ME M. 2013-08-01 False M000934 Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] Jerry Moran R KS 2013-09-09 False W000437 Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] Roger Wicker R MS F. 2013-09-12 False C001056 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] John Cornyn R TX 2013-09-27 False S001141 Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] Jeff Sessions R AL 2013-09-27 False R000307 Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS] PAT ROBERTS R KS 2013-10-01 False P000590 Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] Mark Pryor D AR Lunsford 2013-10-15 False K000384 Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] Timothy Kaine D VA M. 2013-10-29 False K000360 Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] MARK KIRK R IL STEVEN 2013-11-06 False E000285 Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] MICHAEL ENZI R WY B. 2013-11-06 False T000461 Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] Patrick Toomey R PA J. 2013-12-19 False C001098 Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] Ted Cruz R TX 2014-01-07 False P000449 Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] Rob Portman R OH 2014-01-07 False Public Law 113-161 International Affairs Africa Asia Department of State Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Human rights Middle East Religion International Affairs 00 2013-03-22 Introduced in Senate 2013-04-29T15:33:34Z Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State.

Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) promote the right of religious freedom of religious minorities in the countries of the Near East and South Central Asia, denounce the violation of such right, and recommend appropriate U.S government responses to such violations; (2) monitor and combat acts of religious intolerance and incitement targeted against such religious minorities; (3) ensure that the needs of such religious minority communities are addressed, including economic and security needs directly tied to religious-based discrimination and persecution; (4) work with foreign governments of such countries to address inherently discriminatory laws; and (5) coordinate and assist in the preparation of specified reports required by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.

Authorizes the Special Envoy, subject to direction by the President and the Secretary of State, to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to religious freedom in: (1) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations (U.N.), the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe, and other international organizations; and (2) multilateral conferences and meetings relevant to religious freedom.

]]> 80 2013-12-18 Reported to Senate without amendment 2013-12-30T19:29:02Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2013 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. Requires the Special Envoy to have the rank of ambassador.

(Sec. 3) Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) promote the right of religious freedom of religious minorities in the countries of the Near East and South Central Asia, denounce the violation of such right, and recommend appropriate U.S government responses to such violations; (2) monitor and combat acts of religious intolerance and incitement targeted against such religious minorities; (3) ensure that the needs of such religious minority communities are addressed, including economic and security needs directly tied to religious-based discrimination and persecution; (4) work with foreign governments of such countries to address inherently discriminatory laws; and (5) coordinate and assist in the preparation of specified reports required by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Special Envoy, subject to direction by the President and the Secretary of State, to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to religious freedom in: (1) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations (U.N.), the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe, and other international organizations; and (2) multilateral conferences and meetings relevant to religious freedom.

(Sec. 5) Provides for the Special Envoy to consult, as appropriate, with domestic and international nongovernmental organizations and multilateral organizations and institutions.

]]> 35 2014-07-10 Passed Senate amended 2014-08-04T19:25:22Z Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. Requires the Special Envoy to have the rank of ambassador.

(Sec. 3) Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) promote the right of religious freedom of religious minorities in the countries of the Near East and South Central Asia, denounce the violation of such right, and recommend appropriate U.S government responses to such violations; (2) monitor and combat acts of religious intolerance and incitement targeted against such religious minorities; (3) ensure that the needs of such religious minority communities are addressed, including economic and security needs directly tied to religious-based discrimination and persecution; (4) work with foreign governments of such countries to address inherently discriminatory laws; and (5) coordinate and assist in the preparation of specified reports required by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Special Envoy, subject to direction by the President and the Secretary of State, to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to religious freedom in: (1) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations (U.N.), the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe, and other international organizations; and (2) multilateral conferences and meetings relevant to religious freedom.

(Sec. 5) Provides for the Special Envoy to consult, as appropriate, with domestic and international nongovernmental organizations and multilateral organizations and institutions.

(Sec. 6) Terminates this Act on October 1, 2019.

(Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary of State to provide specified amounts to the Special Envoy from amounts appropriated for FY2015-FY2019.

]]> 81 2014-07-25 Passed House without amendment 2014-08-04T19:27:22Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 10, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. Requires the Special Envoy to have the rank of ambassador.

(Sec. 3) Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) promote the right of religious freedom of religious minorities in the countries of the Near East and South Central Asia, denounce the violation of such right, and recommend appropriate U.S government responses to such violations; (2) monitor and combat acts of religious intolerance and incitement targeted against such religious minorities; (3) ensure that the needs of such religious minority communities are addressed, including economic and security needs directly tied to religious-based discrimination and persecution; (4) work with foreign governments of such countries to address inherently discriminatory laws; and (5) coordinate and assist in the preparation of specified reports required by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Special Envoy, subject to direction by the President and the Secretary of State, to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to religious freedom in: (1) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations (U.N.), the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe, and other international organizations; and (2) multilateral conferences and meetings relevant to religious freedom.

(Sec. 5) Provides for the Special Envoy to consult, as appropriate, with domestic and international nongovernmental organizations and multilateral organizations and institutions.

(Sec. 6) Terminates this Act on October 1, 2019.

(Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary of State to provide specified amounts to the Special Envoy from amounts appropriated for FY2015-FY2019.

]]> 49 2014-08-08 Public Law 2014-08-14T14:50:10Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 10, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the President to appoint a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia within the Department of State. Requires the Special Envoy to have the rank of ambassador.

(Sec. 3) Requires the Special Envoy to: (1) promote the right of religious freedom of religious minorities in the countries of the Near East and South Central Asia, denounce the violation of such right, and recommend appropriate U.S government responses to such violations; (2) monitor and combat acts of religious intolerance and incitement targeted against such religious minorities; (3) ensure that the needs of such religious minority communities are addressed, including economic and security needs directly tied to religious-based discrimination and persecution; (4) work with foreign governments of such countries to address inherently discriminatory laws; and (5) coordinate and assist in the preparation of specified reports required by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes the Special Envoy, subject to direction by the President and the Secretary of State, to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to religious freedom in: (1) contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations (U.N.), the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe, and other international organizations; and (2) multilateral conferences and meetings relevant to religious freedom.

(Sec. 5) Provides for the Special Envoy to consult, as appropriate, with domestic and international nongovernmental organizations and multilateral organizations and institutions.

(Sec. 6) Terminates this Act on October 1, 2019.

(Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary of State to provide specified amounts to the Special Envoy from amounts appropriated for FY2015-FY2019.

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